Waterfront homes for sale in Wilmington, NC

Homes the MLS lists as waterfront — ocean, sound, river, creek and lake.

69

For sale now

2 new this week

$979,900

Middle asking price

$410/sq ft

$910,000

Middle sale price

173 sold, last 12 mo

96.6%

Of first asking price

what sellers received

32

Days on market

typical, last 12 mo

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This page lists the waterfront homes for sale in Wilmington, NC from Hive MLS listings, updated every few minutes, with the last 12 months of sales behind the prices — kept by the Buddy Blake Team.

As of October 31, 2026, there are 69 waterfront homes for sale in Wilmington, NC, with a middle asking price of $979,900 (from $269,900 to $9,999,000). 2 came on the market in the last week. Another 17 are under contract.

In the 12 months through October 31, 2026, 173 sold at a middle price of $910,000, typically for 96.6% of the first asking price after about 32 days on the market.

The most choices right now are in Landfall, Water Street Center Condo, Riverlights.

Waterfront homes for sale in Wilmington

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Asking prices in Wilmington

  • Under $300K1
  • $300K–$500K17
  • $500K–$750K9
  • $750K–$1M10
  • $1M+32

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Questions about waterfront homes in Wilmington, answered

How many waterfront homes are for sale in Wilmington, NC?

As of October 31, 2026, there are 69 waterfront homes for sale in Wilmington, NC, with a middle asking price of $979,900 (from $269,900 to $9,999,000). 2 came on the market in the last week. Another 17 are under contract.

What do waterfront homes cost in Wilmington, NC?

As of October 31, 2026, the middle asking price is $979,900, about $410 per square foot for a typical 2,703 sq ft. Under $300K: 1; $300K–$500K: 17; $500K–$750K: 9; $750K–$1M: 10; $1M+: 32.

What did waterfront homes sell for in Wilmington, NC last year?

In the 12 months through October 31, 2026, 173 sold at a middle price of $910,000, typically for 96.6% of the first asking price after about 32 days on the market.

How fast do waterfront homes sell in Wilmington, NC?

In the 12 months through October 31, 2026 they typically sold in about 32 days, at 96.6% of the first asking price.

Which communities in Wilmington, NC have the most waterfront homes for sale?

As of October 31, 2026, Landfall (13), Water Street Center Condo (6), Riverlights (4), River Place (3), Village at Motts Landing (3), River Pointe (2).

How do I estimate a monthly payment on a home in Wilmington, NC?

A mortgage payment has two parts: principal and interest, which depend on the price, your down payment and the rate a lender offers you; and the costs on top — property taxes, homeowners insurance (and flood insurance near the water), HOA dues where there's an association, and mortgage insurance if you put less than 20% down. Each home's page has a calculator that uses the rate you've been quoted and that home's own taxes and HOA dues from the listing. For your actual rate and Annual Percentage Rate (APR), ask a licensed lender — we can introduce you to Joey Milam at Alpha Mortgage Advantage, or you're free to choose any lender.

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Figures are computed live from MLS listing data for Wilmington, NC, waterfront only. Middle = median. Listing data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.